I don't knw what it is about soups and stews, for me it's just comfort food. Nothing like a warm steaming bowl of a hearty soup or stew...yummalicious! This is a recipe from my great grandma debbie. This was passed down to me by my mother. I hope you enjoy it, as it is great!!!!!!

Great Grandma Debbie's Hungarian Goulash

2 Tbs. oil
2 Lbs. Beef Stew Meat
1 C. sliced onions
1 - 1Lb Can tomatoes
¾ C. diced green peppers
1 - 6 oz. can tomato paste
¼ C. dry red wine
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. dry marjoram
1/8 tsp. dry thyme
1 Tbs. corn starch
2 Tbs. water
Cooked Noodles

Heat oil in dutch oven, add beef and brown well on all sides. Add onion, saute untill tender. Add tomatoes, peppers, tomato paste, wine, bay leaf, marjoram, & thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hrs. or until the meat is fork tender. Mix corn starch and water, stir into hot mixture. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Serve over cooked noodles.